Soy-Free Spinach and Arugula Salad
Elevate your salad game with this refreshing and vibrant Soy-Free Spinach and Arugula Salad! Packed with nutrient-rich baby spinach and peppery arugula, this quick-to-make recipe features crunchy cucumber, juicy cherry tomatoes, creamy avocado, and a pop of sweetness from lightly toasted walnuts. The tangy homemade dressing combines fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, and a touch of maple syrup for a balanced and irresistible flavor. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a side dish, this healthy salad is free from soy and loaded with vitamins, antioxidants, and heart-healthy fats. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s an effortlessly delicious option that’s sure to delight your taste buds.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Baby spinach
- 2 cups Arugula
- 1 medium Cucumber
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
- 1 large Avocado
- 0.25 cup Red onion
- 0.5 cup Walnuts
- 3 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 4 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the baby spinach and arugula. Place them in a large salad bowl.
Slice the cucumber into thin rounds, halve the cherry tomatoes, and dice the avocado into small cubes. Thinly slice the red onion into slivers. Add these vegetables to the salad bowl.
Lightly toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant. Let them cool for a minute, then sprinkle them over the salad.
In a small bowl, prepare the dressing by whisking together the fresh lemon juice, extra virgin olive oil, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, salt, and black pepper.
Pour the dressing over the salad just before serving and gently toss until evenly coated.
Serve immediately and enjoy this fresh, soy-free spinach and arugula salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.5 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 16.1 g | 80% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1428 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.2 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 324 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 2141 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
